Quests for Knowledge Are Overrated
Three reasons why we like questions at Humane Pursuits. Jace YarbroughJace is a member of the Humane Pursuits editorial board….
Leader Servanthood
The next time you find yourself under the direction of an incompetent, overbearing leader, try getting in line. Jace YarbroughJace…
Pigs and Lipstick
Jace Yarbrough: Strange bedfellows indeed. Jace YarbroughJace is a member of the Humane Pursuits editorial board. He is a life-long…
All Things Are Lawful, But Not All Things Are Helpful
Jace Yarbrough: The DoD’s decision to allow uniformed service members to march in San Diego’s LGBT Pride Parade raises some…
Gut Checks: They’re What’s Missing in Childhood Education
Jace Yarbrough: After growing up under the 20th century nanny state, at least half of us need a good punch…
Jibs and Jabs
Jace Yarbrough: Snubbing (or at least attempting to) a few economic stories from the last few weeks. Jace YarbroughJace is…
In Spite of Ourselves
Jace Yarbrough: Is America still the home of the brave? There are some good reasons why it shouldn’t be. Jace…
“Gad Sir, You Are a Character!”
Men like my grandfather and Humphrey Bogart give us a glimpse of the right relationship between goodness and shrewdness. Jace…
For Phil’s Sake
Jace Yarbrough: Governor Walker isn’t exactly pro-union, but he may be doing more for union members than we realize. Jace…
Ignorance Is Bliss
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while. Jace YarbroughJace is a member of the Humane…
Symposium: The State of White America (Part 3)
From an average Joe (score: 61), apparently “having it your way” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Jace YarbroughJace…
Would We Really All Be Happier
…if Mitt Romney had less money? Jace YarbroughJace is a member of the Humane Pursuits editorial board. He is a…
Brad Paisley, Friedrich Nietzsche, and King Solomon
Which of these is not like the others? Thoughts on country music and wisdom. Jace YarbroughJace is a member of…
Still in the Saddle
“As long as one is a Naturalist, ‘Nature’ is only a word for ‘everything’. And Everything is not a subject…
My Sentiments (Almost) Exactly
Mr. Forster countered my argument with . . . my argument? And it’s proving to be a productive agreement. Jace…
Why No One Wants to be an Engineer
With high unemployment and a shortage of high-tech degree holders, President Obama wants more students in the hard sciences. But…
A Few Unpopular Questions
President Obama’s recent speech regarding the death of Muammar Qaddafi expresses a confidence in enlightenment assumptions which, though unquestionably popular,…
Work, Part II: An Occupation of Occupation
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone:…
Work, Part I: In Defense of Brass Polishing
“Six days shalt thou labour;” who would have thought that Protestants (with their acclaimed work ethic) needed reminding of that?…
Wise as Serpents: Statesmanship Among Snakes in Pennsylvania
The legislature in Harrisburg offers a profound case study in what makes a principled leader effective. Jace YarbroughJace is a…